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American consumers are seeing a new “tariff surcharge” line on receipts as companies respond to steep import tariffs, especially on goods from China. Despite a 90-day tariff pause by President Trump, many businesses are passing on added costs to customers through flat fees or percentage-based surcharges. For example, Dame, a sexual wellness company, added a […]
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launched an all-female celebrity crew into space on April 14, 2025, led by Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez. Joining Sanchez were singer Katy Perry, CBS anchor Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, former NASA engineer Aisha Bowe, and scientist-activist Amanda Nguyen. The 10-minute flight aboard the New Shepard rocket from West […]
Rochester Police confirmed that a 10-year-old child was responsible for a vehicle accident Sunday afternoon after crashing into two cars and a storefront. The incident occurred around 3:07 p.m. at Rainbow clothing store on Lyell Avenue. Authorities say the child was in a 2019 Jeep Cherokee with their mother and another adult who had left […]
Coachella 2025’s opening weekend was a powerful celebration of Black artistry and musical excellence. Headliner Travis Scott delivered a high-energy set backed by Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 and Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South. Megan Thee Stallion electrified the stage with surprise appearances from Ciara, Victoria Monét, and Queen Latifah. DJ Mustard […]
Fresh off his Hall of Fame induction, Dwight Howard is the latest NBA legend to join the BIG3, a 3-on-3 basketball league co-founded by Ice Cube. Howard will play for the Los Angeles Riot, coached by former Laker Nick Young. The BIG3 stands out as a Black-owned league without team owners, redistributing 52% of league […]
Penfield High School’s Team 1511 Rolling Thunder is gearing up for the 2025 FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, where they’ll compete with teams from over 30 countries. The team earned their spot after winning the Impact Award at the Buckeye First Robotics Regional competition. Students say the team experience goes far beyond engineering—many are […]
David Hilburger, a 53-year-old correction officer at Groveland Correctional Facility, was found dead in his state housing unit after failing to report for duty on April 9. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) confirmed he was discovered following a wellness check. While the cause of death remains under investigation, Hilburger’s family alleges he […]
Victor Perez, a 17-year-old nonverbal, autistic teen with cerebral palsy, died Saturday after being removed from life support following a police shooting in Pocatello, Idaho. On April 5, four officers responded to a 911 call about a knife-wielding man, unaware Perez’s family was trying to disarm him at home. Video shows officers shooting Victor within […]
As she gears up for her second Coachella performance, GloRilla opened up to BET.com about her stage evolution, healthy habits, and friendship with Rihanna. The Memphis rapper will take the Sahara Stage on April 11, backed by a spicy collaboration with Buldak and a weekend full of fan activations. Glo’s Coachella performance promises to show […]
A new bill in the Texas Legislature, Senate Bill 942, is reigniting debate over the fairness of the child support system. The bill proposes that fathers begin paying retroactive child support starting from the date of the child’s conception, rather than from birth. The Texas Senate passed the bill with a 27-4 vote, and it […]
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